2025 Outlook: The Future of Print, Mail, and Fulfillment

In 2025, expect to see significant transformations in the commercial printing, direct mail, and product fulfillment industries, driven by evolving consumer demands, advancements in technology, and the ever-present (but still rising) importance of sustainability.   Resilience and Adaptability in Print After facing pandemic-driven disruptions, the commercial printing industry has adapted, streamlining workflows and investing in…

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Tracking and Measuring the Success of Your Direct Mail Campaign: A Guide for Marketing Professionals

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In the current marketing world in the mid-2020s (scary, isn’t it?!), where digital platforms often dominate the conversation, direct mail can feel like an old-school tactic. But seasoned marketing professionals know that direct mail offers unique advantages, especially when it comes to creating tangible, personalized connections with customers and prospects alike.    Measuring the success…

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Marketing to the “Authentic Generation”: Gen Z

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Marketing to Generation Z (Gen Z) versus Millennials requires understanding their unique characteristics, preferences, and behaviors. While there may be some overlap between the two generations, there are several key differences to consider. Gen Z, born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is regarded as the first truly digital-native generation. They grew up with…

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Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Direct Marketing

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Artificial intelligence, more commonly referred to as “AI”, is already having a profound impact on direct marketing, and its influence is clearly expected to grow in the future.  While we know there will always be a massive human element necessary for all facets of direct marketing, understanding where marketers can harness the power of AI…

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The Benefits of Working with a HIPAA-Compliant Direct Mail Company

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict standards for the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). Our team at Kirkwood is thrilled to share that we are a HIPAA-compliant print, direct mail, and data specialist who uses HIPAA-compliant software and security measures to protect our client’s data. To take it…

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How to Pair Sustainability with Direct Mail Marketing

Sustainability has become a key concern for consumers and businesses alike, and for good reason. We all want to take care of the planet we live and work on, but we don’t want to stop marketing.  If you’re looking to pair your eco-conscious beliefs with the power of direct mail marketing, check out these tips…

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Top 10 Reasons Small Businesses Should Use Direct Mail Marketing

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Top 10 Reasons Small Businesses Should Use Direct Mail Marketing While digital marketing has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, direct mail offers unique advantages that cannot be replicated through digital channels, especially for small businesses. Let’s go over the top ten reasons your small business should use direct mail marketing: Targeted: Direct mail allows…

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Made You Look! 3 Creative Direct Mail Ideas for 2023

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Direct mail is back and stronger than ever. There’s a craving for getting something you can hold that doesn’t require you to stare at a screen, but when more mail pieces show up in a mailbox, you want to make sure yours stands out. Give us 2 minutes, and we’ll give you three ideas to…

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